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Work to take down Grenfell Tower needs new consent

Work to take down Grenfell Tower needs new consent
BBC England Sunday 05 July 2026, 07:04 UTC 1 min read
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The government has applied for planning permission to finish taking down Grenfell Tower.

The government has applied for planning permission to finish taking down Grenfell Tower.
Grenfell Tower (LOCATION)
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